injure

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To cause physical harm or damage to a person or animal.

• She injured her ankle while playing soccer.
• The accident injured three people.
• Be careful not to injure yourself with that knife.
• Improper laboratory techniques can injure researchers when handling volatile chemicals without adequate protective equipment.
• The construction project was halted after machinery malfunctioned and threatened to injure several workers on site.
• Repetitive strain from prolonged computer use can gradually injure tendons and nerves in the wrist and forearm.

Eş anlamlılar: harm, hurt, wound, damage, maim

Zıt anlamlılar: heal, cure, help, protect

Birinin itibarına, duygularına veya şanslarına zarar vermek

To harm or damage someone's reputation, feelings, or chances.

• The scandal injured his reputation.
• Her harsh words injured his pride.
• The delay could injure our chances of winning the contract.

Eş anlamlılar: damage, harm, undermine, hurt, impair

Zıt anlamlılar: help, boost, improve, enhance